Whirlpool LA9800XM User Manual

AUTOMATIC WASHER

Super Capacity Model LA9800XM

Solid State Mark II Series Electronic Touch Control

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Parts and features

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SIZE

SELECTOR

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POWER

ON/OFF

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CENTER

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SOLID STATE

ELECTRONIC

, TOUCH CONTROL

LIQUID

FABRIC SOFTENER

DISPENSER

/ DISPENSER

- AGITATOR

- BASKET

- TUB

MAGIC CLEAN’

LINT FILTER

(not shown]

LIQUID BLEACH

MODEL AND SERIAL

PLATE NUMBER

(not shown)

Copy your Model and Serial Numbers here

When you need service or call with a

question, have this information ready:

1. Complete Model and Serial Numbers (from plate under the lid near the hinge).

2. Purchase date from sales slip. Copy this information in these spaces. Purchose Date

Keep this book in the Laundry Information Center with your “Laundry Guide,” sales slip and warranty.

There is no warranty registration to return. Proof-of-purchase is all

that is required for in-warranty service.

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Model Number Serial Number

service Company/ Phone Number

:sponsibilities

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Read this “Use and Care Guide” and your “Laundry Guide” carefully for important use and safety information.

You are personally responsible for making sure that your washer.. .

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is installed by a qualified installer.

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is properly installed and leveled on a floor that can support the weight.*

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is connected to the right kind of outlet, electric supply, water supply and drain.*

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is properly grounded.*

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is used only for jobs normally expected of home automatic washers.

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is properly maintained.

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is protected from the weather

and kept where the tempera-

ture will not fall below freezing.

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is not run by children or anyone unable to operate it properly.

*See the “Installation Instructions”

for complete information.

Contents

Page

PARTS AND FEATURES

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 3

SAFETY FIRST STARTING YOUR WASHER 4 WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH

FABRIC SELECTION WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH WASH OPTION 10

Wash Time and

Temperature Options 12 WHAT HAPPENS IN EACH RINSE OPTION OTHER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Liquid Bleach Dispenser 14

Liquid Fabric Softener

Dispenser 14

MAGIC CLEAN’ Lint Filter 14 CARING FOR YOUR WASHER 15 WINTERIZING 16 IF YOU NEED SERVICE OR

ASSISTANCE 17

F1983 Whirlpool Corporation

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-SAVE THESE tNSTRUCTlONS 3

Before starting your washer:

Move POWER /

2.

1. LOAD SIZE ’

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To change the setting on the LOAD SIZE SELECTOR, move the tab to RESET.

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Then move the tab to a setting that describes the size of the load You want to wash.

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Set the tab on or between HAND WASHABLE (a few small items] and EXTRA LARGE [a full load).

See the “Laundry Guide” for details on load sizes.

SWITCH TO ON.

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The REG: HEAVY Indicator Light will come on. You will have 8 seconds

to touch a different FABRIC selector.

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If you do not touch a drfferent FABRIC selector, the washer will automatrcally start In the REG’ HEAVY cycle.

L0.4D SIZES :\ND W.4TER LE\‘ELS

Use less than a full tub of water when you have lessthan a full load to wash.

EXTRA LARGE (20.5 gals/77.6L)* MEDIUM (13.9 gals52.6L). HAND WASHABLE (7 8 gals I29 5L)’

Approxlmote fill with load

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For best cleaning results, the load must be able to move freely in the water.Too big a load ortoo little water can tear items.

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Select a

3. FABRIC selector

A.

Other selections. If you want a cycle other than REG ‘HEAVY, touch a different FABRIC selector within 8 seconds after turning on POWER SWITCH

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For agrtation and spin speeds in each cycle, see pages 8 through 13

B.

For more time. Touch HOLD if you want more time to decide on another selection.

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HOLD will stop the washer while you make another selection. Then push RUN.

C.

If an indicator light does not

glow after a selector is touched:

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The selector was not touched on the lower half. Touch selectors only in lower area beneath light.

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The 8-second selection time ran out.

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The option you chose can’t be

combined with the FABRIC selec-

tion. See page 7 for more details.

D.

Changing a Selection. Before

the washer starts, touch another selector. This cancels the selection you don’t want. If the washer has started, move the POWER SWITCH to OFF.

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Then start back at Step 1 on page 4.

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Select Ul-\SI1 and

4.

RINSE OPTIONS

A.

The Electronic Controls are pre-

‘set for a warm wash and cold rinse

in every FABRIC selection.

Restarting

5. your washer

Your washer will “remember” its cycle if you touch HOLD. It will not remember if there is a power interruption such as a blown fuse

If memory is lost at beginning of wash cycle -

1. Move switch to POWER ON

2. Touch FABRIC selector and options.

3. The washer needed) and wash according

to the new selections

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will

finish filling (If

B.

Change wash and rinse temperatures by touching WASH OPTION selectors.

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You must touch an OPTION within 8 seconds after touchrng a FABRIC

selection.

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See page 10 for more tips on adding OPTIONS to FABRIC selections.

If memory is lost at end of wash cycle -

1. Move switch to POWER ON.

2. Touch SPIN ONLY to drain and spin

3. After the washer stops, again move switch to POWER ON.

4. Touch RINSE SPIN to fill, rinse, drain and spin the load.

If memory is lost at beginning of rinse cycle -

1. Move switch to POWER ON.

2. Touch RINSE SPIN to finish filling or

to finish the rinsing cycle.